GOP Powder Keg
If Obama continues his lead in the polls and wins the election, what will happen to this anger and bigotry? Where will it go, and how will it be expressed?
I don’t hold McCain/Palin responsible for the speech and actions of their supporters. That would be absurd. But they share part of the blame for fostering and fueling an environment where this behavior is socially acceptable. If this were an Obama rally of black supporters, Obama’s poll numbers would plummet in a heartbeat.
I acknowledge that Democratic rallies are not always civil affairs, but I’ve found no equivalent to the hate-speak here.
brent wrote:
As a real Republican (not a neo-con), this is absolutely embarrassing. I have become disgusted with the Republican Party. These uninformed, insipid dolts have destroyed the Republicans. Needless to say, I’m voting third party this year.
Posted on 18-Oct-08 at 2:25 pm | Permalink
David Morton wrote:
Nice. I haven’t heard the word “dolt” in a long time. I don’t consider myself a Republican or a Democrat, but I had high hopes that we would be having a much more civilized debate this year.
Posted on 18-Oct-08 at 2:32 pm | Permalink
Rabbit Valley Road / Why is Sarah Palin still talking to the media? wrote:
[...] with William Ayers — an act of political desperation — turning the rallies into a cesspool of bigotry & hatespeak. That’s the quality she brings out in the party & the country, and it looks like she has [...]
Posted on 13-Nov-08 at 8:55 am | Permalink